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WorksheetsJesus' Early Ministry
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 30mins
How old was Jesus when he began his public ministry?
25 years old
30 years old
40 years old
75 years old
Who "prepared the way" for Jesus?
Jairus
John the Baptist
Luke
Herod
Who did Isaiah prophesy about as being the one crying in the wilderness "Prepare the way of the Lord?"
John the Baptist
Jesus
Mark
Luke
What did John the Baptist do for the people?
He called them to repent of their sins.
He taught them how to live a better and holier life.
He gave people a baptism of repentance.
What are ways that we see John the Baptist acting in a similar role as Elijah?
He wore camel skins like Elijah.
He was a prophet like Elijah.
He taught at the Jordan River, which is where Elijah was taken to heaven.
They spelled their names the same.
Where was Jesus baptized?
The ocean
The Sea of Galilee
The Jordan River
In the temple
At Jesus' baptism, who said, "This is My Beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased.”
God the Father
John the Baptist
Holy Spirit
Joseph
Mary
What was seen above Jesus when he was baptized?
A dark cloud.
A bright shining sun.
The Holy Spirit in the form of a dove.
A rainbow.
After Jesus was baptized, how many days did He stay in the wilderness praying and fasting?
14 Days
40 days
100 days
7 days
After Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness without food, was he hungry?
yes
no
Who ministered to Jesus after His 40 days of fasting and prayer?
Angels
His neighbors
His parents
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What was the third temptation of Jesus?
Worship the devil and receive all the kingdoms of the world.
Turn stones to bread.
Throw himself down from the Temple parapet so the angels catch him.
Jesus was baptized, like the Israelites passed through the Red Sea.
Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, like the Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness.
Jesus was tempted in the wilderness (but succeeded), and the Israelites were tempted in the wilderness (but sinned).
True
False
Which disciples were brothers?
Matthew and Thaddeus
Peter and Andrew
James and John
John and Thomas
How did Peter respond when Jesus asked him to put into the deep for a catch?
"We have been fishing all night and caught nothing, but we'll do it at your word."
"You don't know anything, leave"
What did Peter say at the large amount of fish in their nets?
Wow, you are a great fisherman!
"Depart from me. I am a sinful man."
That was a great trick!
Is there a fish hatchery near here?
What did Jesus say he would teach His disciples to do?
Catch really big fish.
Catch fish without a net.
Catch more fish in less time.
Become fishers of men (people).
Which disciple used to be a tax collector?
Matthew
Peter
James
John
What did Jesus say when the religious leaders complained about him eating with sinners?
Healthy people don't need a doctor; sick people do.
I came because Matthew invited me.
The food here is really good.
He didn't say anything. He didn't hear them.
Jesus performed his first public miracle in ________________.
Jerusalem
Cana
Samaria
What miracle did Jesus perform at Cana?
turn wine into water
turn water into wine
heal a paralytic
walk on water
Who interceded with Jesus because they were out of wine?
John
James
Peter
Mary his mother
What were Mary's words to the servants?
Go get more wine.
Do whatever He tells you.
Please bring me some wine.
Please play some dance music.
How was Jesus different than the other religious teachers?
He was taller.
He spoke in a different language.
He spoke with authority.
He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath.
When Jesus traveled through Galilee, which one of these did he NOT do?
Preach
Drive out demons
Heal
Take "selfies"
Which one of these events did NOT happen early in Jesus' ministry?
His baptism
His temptation in the wilderness
His choosing 12 disciples
His crucifixion
Why was John the Baptist imprisoned?
He told Herod he was ugly.
He had too many parking tickets.
He told Herod his marriage to his brother's wife was unlawful.
He baptized without a permit.
Why did Herod behead John the Baptist?
Herod didn't like him.
The Romans required him to do it.
The chief priest asked Herod to do it.
Herodias' daughter's dance pleased Herod, and she asked for it.
What did Jesus do when sick people were brought to him?
He tried to cheer them up.
He took them to the doctor.
He told them to rest.
He healed them.
Who said: "Lord if you will, you can make me clean"?
centurion servant
leper
woman bleeding for 12 years
blind man of Jericho
Jesus healed a man with leprosy. What is leprosy?
A skin disease.
An animal with spots
It's when you lose your voice.
It means you can't walk.
What did Jesus tell the leper to do after he healed him?
Go tell his family
Follow Jesus and become a disciple
Go show himself to the priests and make a offering
Go to the doctor
What did Simon Peter's mother-in-law do after Jesus healed her?
She stayed in bed to rest.
She got up and served everyone.
She asked Jesus to tell her a story.
She asked for some bread.
How did the paralyzed man's friends bring him to Jesus?
made a hole in the roof
through the door
on a boat
What did Jesus do for the paralyzed man that was lowered through the roof?
Healed him
Forgave his sins
Both answers are correct
No answers are correct.
Who alone can forgive sins?
God
Scribes
Pharisees
Saduccees
Who had faith that a touch of Jesus' garments would bring healing?
Woman bleeding for 12 years
leper
blind man of Jericho
Centurion
Why did Jesus heal people?
He got tired of hearing them complain.
He was hoping they would pay him.
He had compassion for them.
He wanted to be famous.
Could Jesus bring the dead back to life?
Yes
No
When Jesus and his disciples were in the boat in a storm on the lake, where was Jesus?
in the back of the boat, asleep
in the galley, teaching the disciples
on the side, fixing the sails
at the front, looking for crab pots
When the storm arose, what was the reaction of the disciples?
They were asleep.
They were calm.
They were afraid.
They liked it.
When Jesus stopped the winds, they were completely amazed
True
False
When the disciples were in the boat without Jesus, how did Jesus get to them?
He flew on a plane.
He swam.
He rowed on another boat.
He walked on the water.
Why wasn't Jesus on the boat with the disciples?
He was at home with Mary.
He was on praying on a mountain.
He was teaching the multitude.
He was at the synagogue.
What did Jesus' disciples think Jesus was when he was walking towards them?
A ghost
A magician
An Angel
What body of water did Jesus walk on?
The Dead Sea
The Pacific Ocean
The Sea of Galilee
The Atlantic Ocean
When Jesus saw his disciples on the boat, what did he say to them?
"Can I get a ride?
Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.
Which disciple tried to walk on water after Jesus did?
Peter
James
John
Andrew
What happened when Peter began to walk on the water?
He walked to the other side of the sea.
He took his eyes off Jesus, noticed the wind, and began to sink.
He started playing in the water.
He asked the other disciples to join him.
When Jesus climbed into the boat, what happened?
The wind died down
The storm got worse
The sun came out
The boat started sinking
What did Jesus' miracles prove?
That everybody liked him.
That no one would ever be sick again.
That He is the Son of God.
That he was very busy.
The miracles show that Jesus has power and authority:
over nature
over spirits
over every kind of sickness, paralysis, etc
to forgive sins
Why did Jesus cleanse the Temple?
He didn't like animals.
The Temple is a house of prayer, not a marketplace or den of thieves.
He didn't like merchants.
Why did the Pharisees get angry with Jesus?
He healed on the Sabbath.
He forgave sins.
